HP DeskJet 3050A e-All-In-One - J611g Ink Cartridges

HP DeskJet 3050A Printer Description

With the inclusion of HP ePrint, the HP DeskJet 3050A e-All-in-One enjoys being able to print wirelessly and also from mobile devices.

Not limited to just smartphones, Apple AirPrint is a feature that will allow users to print directly from an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch device. Wireless connectivity is a quick and easy process with a connection taking place automatically. Smartphone printing is helped by HP mobile printing applications.

Printing, scanning and copying everyday documents is made easier thanks to a 5.08cm mono display which complements the machine’s compact build quality that can see it easily accommodated in the home.

High quality documents are produced consistently with laser-like text whilst colour images are vivid and vibrant. Making your printing go further are XL cartridges that can be accepted in the 3050A.

For added convenience, this all-in-one offers quick print speeds and the 3050A is able to begin printing within a few seconds thanks to its easy installation. The printer will also shut down instantly which is an energy saving plus point to go with its ENERGY STAR qualification.

HP DeskJet 3050A Expert Review

The HP DeskJet 3050A e-All-in-One Printer provides easy printing, scanning, and copying, as well as sharing of photos and documents.

It is designed for home or home office use and features affordable printing with the convenience of wireless connectivity. The printer uses two ink cartridges, one black and one tri-colour and is rated for 1,000 printed pages every month.

The 3050A can be connected wirelessly to a wide variety of different devices. It is compatible with laptops, PCs, smartphones, tablets, and Apple products. HP ePrint mobile printing allows users to print from anywhere by assigning the printer an email address. Anything emailed to the printer, even if it is done so from a location miles away, will be printed. It can print images up to 4800 by 1200dpi and it is rated for 20 pages per minute monochrome and 16 pages per minute colour.

The wireless connection also gives users access to HP Quick Forms. These forms can be downloaded and printed straight from HP’s website and include things like graph paper, calendars, and games for kids. Printing directly from online storage spaces such as the Google Cloud is also an option. Users can also save photos and documents straight to the cloud from the scanner.

Pros

• Very easy to unpack and get set up
• Includes a USB cable
• Ready to use within about 15 minutes
• Printer is fairly compact and doesn’t take up a lot of space
• Very good price
• XL ink cartridges available

Cons

• May lose its wireless connection if it’s turned off or goes into sleep mode
• Is not compatible with WPA2 network security
• Must have a PC in order to do some set up

Star Rating: 4